Principal's Corner

Welcome to Heroes Elementary, a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School. Heroes is a school where students are the heart of what we do! It is an honor and privilege to work with our military-connected students.

At Heroes, you will hear us say “our students” because we believe that we have a collective and shared responsibility for all students in the school. The staff of Heroes is dedicated to helping our students achieve their greatest potential. Our staff care about the well-being of our students and providing a safe place to learn.

Creating and maintaining relationships with all stakeholders is a priority for Heroes ES. We know the importance of building a sense of community within and outside the walls of the school. We look forward to continuing our community partnerships.

At Heroes, we provide support to our students to ensure they receive an excellent education. As your school leader, it is important for our students to utilize the 21st Century Skills of collaboration, creativity, citizenship, communication, and critical thinking to be college and career ready. Our WIN (What I Need) time is dedicated to provide support to all students based on their needs, whether remediation or enrichment. Throughout the year, all of our students participate on our live Eagle Eye News in the morning. This live broadcast gives our students the opportunity to work in a news station in our school.

We encourage you to be involved and join OUR school. There are opportunities to support our school through volunteering, attending school events, joining PTO, and a variety of other ways. Thank you for your partnership and support! Go EAGLES!

School News

Published on July 10, 2025
Starting in the 2025-26 school year, the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) will launch the Seal of Biliteracy, honoring high school graduates who excel in English and another language like Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Turkish and American Sign Language. This prestigious award celebrates the language skills of military-connected students, boosting their cognitive abilities, college prospects, and career opportunities in fields like diplomacy and national security. By fostering cultural connections and global competitiveness, the seal equips students to thrive in an interconnected world.
Published on July 9, 2025
The DoDEA Americas Mid-Atlantic District has achieved a remarkable score of 353 on the Cognia Index of Education Quality (IEQ), surpassing the network average of 296, as noted in the May 21, 2025, Accreditation Engagement Review. This recognition from Cognia, a globally respected nonprofit that accredits schools for their commitment to high standards in teaching, learning, and leadership, underscores the district’s dedication to military-connected students. Excelling on Cognia’s 4-point scale with scores of 3.5 in Culture of Learning, 3.4 in Leadership for Learning, 3.3 in Engagement of Learning, and 3.3 in Growth in Learning—well above network averages—the district fosters a supportive environment with strong teacher-student relationships, innovative technology like a 1:1 Chromebook ratio, and programs such as Focused Collaboration and STEAM activities. Ranked as the top U.S. school system for 4th and 8th graders in the 2024 NAEP, DoDEA’s global curriculum and tailored support make it a standout choice for military families, a commitment echoed by Superintendent Ryan Smith as the district plans to share findings and drive further improvements.
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